want to get flash for cheap

[DeadSun]

I know there is a free trial, but i want to actually have the program.

The thing is, flash programs go for, what i have heard from the grape vine, is that they can be about $800.
$800!!! You could get a whole new computer with that amount!! who in their right mind would pay for that and not get payed for their work?

Anyways, I was wondering of any places i can get very cheap flashes besides ebay or amazon. or any place that i can get the $800 worth program for free...besides limewire or the demo.

because i am sure as hell not going to pay $800 unless i get money out of my work.

also, just a secondary question, any of you actually pay the $800?

[BlackmarketKraig]

Here's the skinny: Flash costs a lot of money because it is a tool for professional artists, coders and internet companies to create professional quality things. Those people can afford Flash and make their money back very quickly using Flash.

A student discount price is available for much less money with the hitch that you can't make money using it.

I don't know why you wont buy off of eBay or Amazon, because the best deals on Flash usually pop up there.

As far as other programs that can produce .swf files (.swf is the extension of published Flash content):

Liveswif: Free forever! Yay!! Wait... this program sucks... =[

Other options:
KoolMoves-$49 (Free trial available)
SoThink-$79.99 (Free trial available)
Moho 5.31-$99 (Free trial available)
SWiSHmax 1.0-$99.95 (Free trial available)

[IcePyro]

check ebay bud.

i bet you could find flash 8 floating around for at least half that